Syllabus



Students need to have a journal for the year for all of their in class writing.


Summer Writing Experiences


The Pennsylvania Writing & Literature Project offers camps for students who love to write and read. The programs teach writing as a process in a relaxed, camp environment. All classes are small, averaging 13-15 students. All instructors are experienced teachers and Fellows of the National Writing Project.

Getting your writing published

  • The Claremont Review is a magazine that showcases inspiring young adult writers, aged 13-19. They publish poetry, fiction, drama and art, twice a year, spring and fall.

  • Creative Kids magazine is the only magazine by kids for kids, ages 8-16. Everything in the magazine is written by kids just like you (except for the editor's note). The staff includes editors with experience in teaching and working with talented kids, five senior contributors ages 14-18, and an advisory board of 12 students ages 8-16. Creative Kids

  • Skipping Stonesis a nonprofit magazine for youth that encourages communication, cooperation, creativity and celebration of cultural and environmental richness. It provides a playful forum for sharing ideas and experiences among youth from different countries and cultures.